This quintessentially Korean maebyeong (plum bottle), with its voluptuous form and an eye-catching design of large cranes and clouds, was produced at the famous celadon kiln site at Buan Yucheon-ri in North Jeolla Province. The gold repair on the mouth indicates that the bottle was once a treasured piece in a Japanese collection. https://met.org/2LfUNor

Featured Artwork of the Day: Maebyeong Decorated with Cranes and Clouds | late 13th century | Goryeo Dynasty | from Korea